melodiesoflife | "everyone, we leave at dawn."

Characters (ou) Yuna & OPEN.
Where Aqures Ixen → County of Flence → Temple of Water.
When Starting November 18 until the 28th.
Summary Killing two birds with one stone; in search of the Black Mage moogle in Flence, it seems as good a time as any to visit the Temple of Water.
Warning None... yet.

AIRSHIP. (nov. 18 & 19)
Making preparations for a trip like this was a definitely easier said than done. Yuna had made arrangements with the airship crew already, making sure that there was space enough reserved for the party, and as she left the grocer in the city, provisions was another thing that she could cross off of her list. She didn't quite know what sort of jobs the others would be equipped with, but she took her own precautions as best she could, seeking out one of the smithies in order to have her staves and rings looked at. She still felt most at ease wearing the same sort of armour that she would at home and now, dressed in her usual summoner's robes, she couldn't help but feel nostalgic.

When finally the morning of the 18th rolled around, Yuna was one of the first people on deck that morning. She could bee seen struggling with several trunks and packages, trying to line them up and out of the way, chuckling softly to herself. Were she here, Lulu would surely have scolded her again for trying to bring so much...

FLENCE, FISHING TOURNAMENT & RESTAURANTEERING. (nov 20 - 24)
It was quite the breath of fresh air as they touched down in Flence. It was certainly warmer here than when they had left the city, and for that, Yuna couldn't be more glad. The change of scenery really was... nice, she had to admit.

There was a different kind of hustle and bustle to get used to here, but as crowds started to gather, so too did she, in order to see what was going on. "Ah, it looks like... A fishing tournament?" the thought seemed to bring a smile to her lips, reminding her of the simple lives she and Wakka, Lulu and Chappu had led in Besaid once upon a time.

But fishing wasn't for everyone, and really, there wasn't that much excitement in watching anyway, but the smells from the restaurants nearby were enough to entice you inside as well. It seemed as though there were sales everywhere, people excited by the deals but really... Yuna didn't have that much gil to spare, especially if some of those that had accompanied her expected to be paid. Still, it didn't stop her from pausing at windows every now and again to see what creations the chefs and bakers had come up with.

TEMPLE OF WATER. (pilgrimaging it nov. 25 - 28)
Well... this was it. This was the reason she'd come. It was true that no religion seemed to surround the temples, and while she was quietly grateful for that there was still something inside of her that stirred as she stepped out of the city and on the road to the temple.

With each of her steps, her mind wandered to her guardians... what were they doing now? Were they all right? How long had it been since she'd seen them? How much -- destruction had Sin caused in her absence? Or -- was it true that time that was simply standing still? To anyone walking alongside of her, it was obvious that she was bothered by something as she made her way to the temple in the distance. Once in awhile the party may come across a cockatrice, blue elemental and touch me(s) during the day or seeker bats at night.

When they finally arrived, she made her way to the crystal room standing in awe of the Water Crystal itself for a few moments -- before lowering herself to her knees slowly and offering Yevon's Prayer. Perhaps the gesture didn't mean to her what it once had, but... it was still a show of respect.

It had been a longer trek than she had realized, making her wonder if perhaps they should spend a night or two in order to truly explore the place. With the sun setting, she hoped that the caretakers wouldn't mind...

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

"I've been on an airplane before," Nanami said. "It can't be that different. Just slower, right?"

"An airplane... hm." She had not heard of a machina with that name before, but from the sounds of it, it seemed something similar. "I'm not sure, myself," Yuna shook her head, "it's my first time, actually."

Looking over to the starboard side, she saw that the crew was prepping for take off. "But they look like they know what they're doing," she nodded, apparently confident.

"People wouldn't take these things if they weren't safe. Well, most people." Nanami also figured she'd have heard something about airship crashes.

"Yes, I suppose you're right," the summoner walked over to one of the side railings, and rested her hands on the ledge as she took a deep breath. "It feels so good to be outside in the fresh air like this..." she'd been cooped up in the hospital, both for work and, well, necessity more than pleasure on her last visit.

"Flence should be warmer, as well." As someone used to a tropical climate, it would be a nice break.

"So it's in the south?" Nanami said. "Maybe I should have packed a swimsuit..."

Hari cleared his throat. "You don't own a swimsuit."

"I do so! And it's at home," she explained. "So I suppose I need a new one. Man, how do people get money around here?"

There was a soft chuckle from the summoner as she listened to the exchange between the two, but by the time Nanami asked her question, Yuna was quiet again. "Well... It's possible to get a job in Aqures Ixen. For example, I work at the hospital myself. The pay varies from job to job of course, but I think that there are many opportunities for us there, if you're interested in making some gil."

"I'm supposed to start school," Nanami said. She looked at Yuna. Was she laughing at her? "What's so funny?"

"Ah, I'm sorry," she leaned into a bow, not realizing that the giggle might have come off as rude. In truth, Nanami was like a breath of fresh air in certain ways... Even going to school -- it was almost cute, although she was sure there wasn't much age difference between them.

"I just hadn't heard about anyone looking for swimsuits until now," In Spira, most people's clothing doubled as water-friendly, if you were into that sort of thing. "It might only come in handy in the more southern regions though, it seems like the cold season is creeping into the city."

Nanami nodded. "Which means coats and hats. Winter uniforms, if the school has them." Ohtori never seemed to need them, which had been something she hadn't noticed until now, come to think about it.

Apparently not everyone attended magical duelling schools but what can ya do, right? "I'm used to quite a warmer climate myself. I suppose... maybe I should do some shopping too, in that case."

"If you don't know what winter is like, you probably should let someone help you," Nanami said.

"Hmm, perhaps you're right..." she rose a good point. Yuna's extent of experience with winter had been a visit to Macalania Temple in Spira, which housed the aeon of ice. It had been far harsher than she had thought, but there were just so few things you packed for a pilgrimage...

"I don't suppose... you'd be able to help?" the summoner tilted her head to the side. Nanami did seem a quite learnèd, what with the excess of luggage...

"I'd love to help," Nanami said. "You do have a budget, don't you?" She didn't know what was trendy -- and she was a bit leery of anyone showing her up -- but if Yuna told people she helped, that would benefit them both.

And she could get an idea about how expensive things were so she'd know what she'd need to find money for.

"Yes," Wait, a budget? "Well, money shouldn't be a problem at least. As long as... we wait a little while after returning. Perhaps we could plan something for the end of next month?" That way, she would have had time to save up again, after spending quite a bit of money on the trip.

"Well, hopefully, it won't get too cold. December is just the start of the winter."

Nanami was also pretty broke, and being a student limited her employment.

"everyone, we leave at dawn."

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